April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study identified key genes and pathways linked to hair disorders, aiding precision medicine.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
61 citations
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September 2010 in “Genomics” The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
July 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
98 citations
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June 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” An 11-year-old Greek girl was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and family history.
April 2024 in “Demiroglu Science University Florence Nightingale Journal of Medicine” Understanding the APCDD1 gene can lead to new hair loss treatments.
76 citations
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
January 2013 in “Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation” Four genetic risk areas related to male-pattern baldness were identified, with WNT signaling playing a role in its development.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “PubMed” A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” The LMNA mutation affects skin structure even in asymptomatic carriers.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
28 citations
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February 2006 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Wnt-10b helps skin cells and hair grow.
Mutations in specific genes cause different types of ectodermal dysplasias.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
141 citations
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
75 citations
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January 2004 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” XEDAR deficiency prevents muscle degeneration in EDA-A2 transgenic mice.
55 citations
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March 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” WNT10A helps esophageal cancer cells spread and keep renewing themselves.
10 citations
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September 2016 in “Animal genetics” Researchers identified key genes and proteins linked to wool growth in sheep.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
March 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in androgenic alopecia patients is linked to changes in certain genes that control cell growth and death.
15 citations
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August 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” ABCD1 gene mutations cause adrenomyeloneuropathy, leading to symptoms like limb weakness and spasticity, with management focusing on rehabilitation and spasticity treatment.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
7 citations
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” The rs231775 genetic variant is linked to a higher risk and severity of Alopecia Areata in males.
March 2007 in “Journal of Cell Science” K10 may not prevent tumors as previously thought and might increase benign tumor risk.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
46 citations
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May 1995 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific gene region can control targeted and responsive gene expression in mice, useful for skin disorder treatments.
76 citations
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January 1998 in “Mammalian Genome”